Homes & Farms

Hmong homes are communal spaces built intentionally for gatherings and the sharing of life. It’s where marriages, traditional ceremonies like spirit callings, and events like receiving an honorary new name happen. It is a place that holds the mundane and the sacred.

Homes are an important part of family life for the Hmong people. In the 50 years since their arrival, many have become homeowners and have established farms for crops and a variety of other produce. For the Hmong people, home really is where the heart is.

Stories and Articles

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Building Community Wealth at Hmong American Farmer’s Association Farm

The House on Margaret Street

Mai Neng tells her story of growing up on public assistance.

Hobby Farms and Community Gardens

A list of Hobby Farms and Community Gardens

Cultivating Heritage and Healing

Zooxis Botanical Garden and Mhonpaj’s Garden stands as a testament to the resilience of the Hmong spirit and the healing power of the land.

Keeper of the Culture: A little-known Legacy on the East Side

Chao Lee tells her story about her love of the Hmong heritage.

A Story of Hope and Opportunity

Guerrilla Pastures marks a significant new chapter in Pheng’s life, especially after feeling “burnt out” in his previous career.

Memories of Roosevelt Homes

For Zuag Khaab, the Roosevelt Homes in St. Paul hold a distinct place in her memory as a quiet, government-assisted community where she raised her two young children in the early 1980s.